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The English Organic Forum (EOF) – an alliance of trade and research bodies – has written to Environment Secretary of State Michael Gove highlighting that the UK is lagging behind its major European competitors in the development of organic food and farming.

Netherland-based organic fruit and vegetable specialist Eosta has announced the launch of the ‘Faces of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ campaign; an initiative aimed at raising awareness of UN SDGs across the fresh produce sector.

There has been a sharp rise in the number of health and nutrition professionals who believe that EU regulation of natural health products are stifling innovation and investment and harming consumers’ interests.

Why do so many organic pioneers sell to giant multinationals? Ronald van Marlen has an idea. “Could it be because they’re exhausted by the sheer power of the food system? They’re just exhausted by it all?”

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The English Organic Forum (EOF) – an alliance of trade and research bodies – has written to Environment Secretary of State Michael Gove highlighting that the UK is lagging behind its major European competitors in the development of organic food and farming.

Netherland-based organic fruit and vegetable specialist Eosta has announced the launch of the ‘Faces of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)’ campaign; an initiative aimed at raising awareness of UN SDGs across the fresh produce sector.

Not for the first time, the distinction between Fairtrade and ‘fairly traded’ has led to consumer confusion surrounding ethical designation, with UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s the latest company getting into hot water over labelling.

There has been a sharp rise in the number of health and nutrition professionals who believe that EU regulation of natural health products are stifling innovation and investment and harming consumers’ interests.

Haifa (Israel)-headquarted Frutarom has become one of the top five suppliers of natural colours worldwide following its acquisition of several natural colors companies, and major investments in building integrated supply chains. The company reports double-digit growth annually in the natural colorants segment.

Why do so many organic pioneers sell to giant multinationals? Ronald van Marlen has an idea. “Could it be because they’re exhausted by the sheer power of the food system? They’re just exhausted by it all?”

Do you know your micro-trends from your anti-trends, your mega-trends from your phenomena? You’ll need to if you’re serious about understanding the forces that will shape the future of the organic market.

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I no longer think it’s possible for the small guys to make enough of a difference on their own. THEY are too big, and WE are too small. Goliath needs to change its ways if the world as we know it is to make it through to the end of this century

Robert VerkerkFounder and Executive & Scientific Director, Alliance for Natural Health International